Articles in Category: Alcohol

One of the most important tools in any recovering addict’s life is a strong support system that can help them through difficult times and encourage them to keep working toward their goals so that they can live a healthy and sober life.

Alcoholism is a serious disease that causes major damage to virtually every part of a person’s physical, mental, and emotional health. When a person becomes addicted to alcohol, their brain’s reward center becomes accustomed to experiencing the pleasurable effects of alcohol and actual rewires the neurons of the brain so that it is completely focused on finding and using more alcohol.

Addiction is a serious disease that can truly devastate the life of the person who is caught in its grasp. When a person is addicted to drugs or alcohol, their mind and body suffer serious consequences that can even be fatal if a person continues down the path of drug use.

Any parent knows that raising children is one of the hardest jobs that anyone could ever have. There is no question that with parenting comes a tremendous amount of stressors, but are parents dealing with stress in an unhealthy way?

Alcoholism and depression are what are often referred to as co-occurring disorders because many people who suffer from alcohol addiction also suffer from depression, and being depressed may put a person at higher risk for alcoholism and depression can be a major trigger for drinking.

Evan, writes:
Cindy, as a teenager I struggled with substance abuse. In fact, I was in and out of rehab for years before I became willing to quit. My question is, should I be concerned that my 14 year will develop a problem; is alcoholism hereditary?

Cindy, writes:
Emily, the verdict is still out as to whether alcoholism is hereditary. Although, research tends to show that children of alcohol-dependent parents run a higher risk of developing an alcohol problem than other children.